Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative multi-disciplinary team, to support the development of a physical health monitoring service for people in Devon who have a moderate to severe eating disorder. The Community Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) is a multi-professional team comprising of a Physician, Psychiatrist, Nurses, Psychologists, Dietitians and Assistant Practitioners. Each patient has a named clinician who supports them with their psychological health and wellbeing. The post holder will work alongside CEDS colleagues to ensure that the service can provide compassionate and holistic recovery focused care to address the complex physical and mental health needs people with eating disorders. The successful candidate will be a motivated and compassionate person who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care to patients with eating disorders with direction and guidance from the Lead Nurse Practitioner. The focus of their role will be to support the physical health monitoring of people with an eating disorder and to undertake physical health checks for people as designated/identified in relation to their physical health needs. This might include being part of a clinical or outreach service to weigh, take bloods and to physically observe patients etc. The role will also provide psychoeducation to individuals in relation to eating disorders. Main duties of the job To work alongside the lead physical health practitioner undertaking physical health monitoring in our clinics Undertaking the practical aspects of physical health monitoring i.e. weighing clients, taking bloods, measuring blood pressure and pulse. Undertaking initial psychoeducation with clients in relation to an eating disorder Supporting and motivating individuals to attend their physical health appointments Contributing to the team meetings and governance structures About us About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9369-25-0773-3 Job locations Wonford House Dryden Road Exeter Devon EX2 5AF Torbay Wellbeing Hub Torbay Hospital Torbay TQ2 7AA North Devon District Hospital Raleigh Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services Awareness of safeguarding principles IT skills Desirable Pevious care experience with people who have eating disorders and other mental health difficulties Knowledge of general mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations associated with eating disorders Qualifications Essential Basic Education - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths If equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care within 12 months of commencing employment Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings To have undertaken a phlebotomy course to enable you to take bloods from patients, or to be willing to undertake training and maintain clinical skills and competency in practice Desirable NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services Awareness of safeguarding principles IT skills Desirable Pevious care experience with people who have eating disorders and other mental health difficulties Knowledge of general mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations associated with eating disorders Qualifications Essential Basic Education - GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths If equivalent qualification is not already obtained, to complete QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care within 12 months of commencing employment Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings To have undertaken a phlebotomy course to enable you to take bloods from patients, or to be willing to undertake training and maintain clinical skills and competency in practice Desirable NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Wonford House Dryden Road Exeter Devon EX2 5AF Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)